| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $214.87 | 5.253% | $226.1571 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.38 | 7.676% | $108.0852 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 10.283% | $145.3309 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.80 | 7.202% | $204.5414 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.66 | 6.360% | $173.0052 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.32 | 7.488% | $77.7353 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 6.381% | $259.2399 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.50 | $1,194.0950 | $1,194.11 | $1,194.15 | $1,194.00 | |